Ohs Advisor

**Permanent - Full time including RDO**

**Salary: Band 6 -$90,571 - $99,983 + 11% super**

We are looking for a an enthusiastic and experienced OHS Advisor to join our OHS Team, working at our Operations Centre on a permanent full-time basis.

As a OHS Advisor, you may be expected to begin you workday as early as 7:00 AM.

**What you’ll be working on**

At Hobsons Bay City Council, we value the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff and customers, and our safety team is committed to driving this culture right across the organisation.

Based at Councils Operations Centre, you will partner with City Works & Amenity and Parks Teams at all levels to coach, mentor and guide them towards a mature and proactive safety culture.

The Operations Centre is responsible for the maintenance of parks and open spaces, waste and recycling services, street cleansing, fleet and asset maintenance & management; and other services provided through operations worksites.

**What you need to succeed**
- Tertiary qualification with demonstrated experience in OHS or a lesser formal qualification accompanied by substantial experience working as an OHS Advisor.
- Current Driver’s License.
- A methodical, evidence-based approach to safety and risk management with high attention to detail.
- Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver within timeframes in an environment of change and conflicting demands.
- Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, work collaboratively to enhance rapport.
- A proactive approach in identifying and improving health and safety practices, providing advice and input on OHS solutions, including policies, procedures and training.
- Familiarity with manual handling, slips, trips and falls, and occupational violence and the risks associated with these.
- Previous local government experience is desirable but not essential.

**Why you should apply**

This is a great opportunity to hone your OHS skills, build OHS capacity across the department, investigate incidents and develop hazard controls, overseeing emergency procedures, supporting the delivery of OHS training, and providing specialist advice to staff at all levels.

**How to apply**

follow the links to send us:

- your cover letter outlining your suitability to the role
- and resume
- Please note we do not require the selection criteria to be addressed in a separate document.

The position description can be accessed on our website.

To find out more about the role, please contact Catherine Primis, Occupational Health and Safety Specialist on 1300 179 944.

Applications will be accepted **until 11:59PM on 26 May 2024**

**Pre-Employment Requirements**

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

**Make an impact that matters**

At Hobsons Bay we work as one to achieve exceptional outcomes for our community.

Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community.

If you’re ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.

**What can we offer**

Council offers hybrid working with newly renovated office facilities in the Civic Centre.

We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us

Council also provides an employee assistance program, as well as wellbeing programs for staff including Yoga and Pilates classes, walking clubs and more.